Time

Thank you for those who took the time to read the previous chapter it really means a lot and for kind reviews. Like I said I'm new at this so was worried if maybe it was a bit to dark of a read. My brother is in law enforcement and has had to make calls like this himself so hearing what he witnessed while making them was one of the inspirations to my story. Anyways on with the story

Chapter 2

He knew yet another sleepless night was ahead of him, it has been since he and Bones closed the case including the young siblings. Even though it was now a solved investigation and those responsible had been put behind bars, didn't stop Booth from the countless sleepless nights he'd been met with these previous days often only managing to have three or four hours sleep and then having to con his brain into thinking he's had a full night's sleep by consuming a unhealthy amount of coffee to keep himself awake. Yet still when it came to going to sleep his body wouldn't let him. Sleepless nights turning into long and mind numbing days. The reason of his troubles is simple one word, one syllable.. Bones.

Ever since the conversation between himself and the victim's father Booth hasn't been able to stop his subconscious mind from thinking about said conversation. It's true life is too short to live with regrets and what ifs. The day of the funeral the father called Booth over after the service. "Do you have any children Agent Booth?"

"Yes I have a boy his names Parker"

"You cherish the time you have with him, both you and your wife," Nodding towards Bones

Following his gaze to bones "Oh, um no Bon.. Dr Brennan we aren't a couple just partners."

The father raising an eyebrow "You sure about that Agent Booth, I recognise the way that you act towards her and the affection you both have towards one another. The connection you share it's the same that I share with my wife." With that he walks away.

That was almost a week ago yet the comment about him and Bones echoed around his mind. It was thoughts like this that made the drive home from the office seem longer than normal which he knows is impossible because it's the same drive he does every day, maybe it's because he can't stop thinking. He can almost hear his partner telling him that it is impossible to stop thinking as thinking is what actually keeps us alive Booth, He finds himself smiling at that thought.

Times precious it's so easy for it to be taken away from you. he can hear the father of the victim's voice almost warning him not to take it for granted, to do anything that you wish to say or do even if every fibre of your being is telling you not to, the risk is worth taking.

That's what's been going through his mind ever since, he didn't know what he meant at first but seeing Bones and thinking of all the missed opportunities that have happened over the last 7 years, realising how much he's actually been through with her, leaves him thinking that out of all that he's lost in his life, the struggles he's been through Bones has always been by his side, even with the whole situation with Hannah he knew it practically killed her having to watch him with Her. Booth could tell, how her body language and posture would change at the mention of her name, how she would tense up when she seen Hannah almost as if on defence. Yet despite all of that, there she is still.

Ditching his shoes by the front door Booth places his gun and badge In the safe before making him way into his living room crashing down onto the sofa he rubs the back of his neck trying to sooth the tension he can feel building within his mind. Knowing that sleep is probably not going to happen for the eighth night in a row Booth turns on the television hoping that it will sooth him into a much needed slumber.

That's the end of chapter 2 hope you like it please like and review

Jesse B xx